Jenna Ortega: 21 facts about the Wednesday star you need to know
Find out Jenna Ortega's age, height and everything else about her career to date here.
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1. Who is Jenna Ortega?
Jenna Ortega is an American actress who is best known for her roles in Wednesday, Scream and You. However, she got her breakthrough on the Disney Channel. Here’s everything you need to know about the talented young actress. [Getty]
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2. How old is Jenna Ortega?
Jenna Ortega was born on 25 September 2002. This makes her 20 years old and a Libra. [Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage]
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3. How tall is Jenna Ortega?
According to her IMDb, Jenna Ortega is 5' 1". That’s 1.55 metres. [Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage]
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4. What is Jenna Ortega's ethnicity? She has Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage
Jenna Ortega is of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage.Speaking to Deadline in 2022, Jenna said: "Being Latina has always been really, really lovely for me. It’s something that I’m very proud of. I grew up in a community surrounded by all kinds of Hispanics, which was really wonderful because I never grew up with any sort of shame or any sort of fear of my culture." [Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Spotify]
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5. Where is Jenna Ortega from? What is her hometown?
Jenna Ortega was born in La Quinta, California which is situated in the Coachella Valley. Jenna grew up there and is still based in and around California for her acting work. [Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images]
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6. How did Jenna Ortega start her career in acting? How was she discovered?
According to a 2018 Forbes interview, Jenna Ortega was discovered by a casting agent on Facebook. In her early career, Jenna appeared in CSI: NY, Days of Our Lives and Iron Man 3. [Photo by Oliver Walker/FilmMagic)]
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7. Jenna Ortega has five siblings
Jenna Ortega is one of six siblings. She has three sisters and two brothers. [Photo via Jenna Ortega Instagram]
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8. Who plays Ellie in You season 2?
Jenna Ortega plays Ellie, Joe’s neighbour in the second season of You. Ellie is a film enthusiast and a bit of an amateur sleuth. She is also Delilah's younger sister. [Photo via Jenna Ortega Instagram]
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9. Jenna Ortega played young Jane in Jane The Virgin
Jenna Ortega played a young version of Jane Vlillanueva on the CW’s Jane The Virgin. According to her IMDb, she appeared as “young Jane” in 30 episodes of the hit show. [Photo via CW screenshot]
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10. Who plays Harley in Stuck in the Middle?
Jenna Ortega landed her breakout role on the Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle. Jenna played the lead character, Harley Diaz. Haryley was the middle of seven children and a young engineering prodigy. The show lasted for three seasons. [Everett Collection Inc / Alamy Stock Photo]
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11. How old was Jenna Ortega in Stuck in the Middle?
Jenna Ortega was 12 years old when she got her big break as Harley Diaz in Stuck in the Middle on the Disney Channel. The show ran for three seasons and Jenna was 15 when it ended. [Everett Collection Inc / Alamy Stock Photo]
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12. Who plays Wednesday Addams in Wednesday on Netflix?
Jenna Ortega plays the iconic role of Wednesday Addams in Wednesday on Netflix. The new Tim Burton series is a reimagining of Wednesday's teenage years and her attempts to stop a supernatural killing spree while studying at Nevermore Academy. Luis Guzmán and Catherine Zeta-Jones also star in the series. [Netflix]
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13. Can Jenna Ortega play the cello?
Jenna Ortega plays the cello as Wednesday Addams in Wednesday on Netflix and she can actually play the cello in real life. Speaking to Wired, Jenna said: "I learned to play the cello for Wednesday. I started working on the cello about two months before we started shooting. I probably couldn't play too well now. It is something that I want to continue to pursue. [Netflix]
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14. What shows has Jenna Ortega been in?
Besides Wednesday, You and Stuck in the Middle, Jenna has also been in Disney Channel shows like Bizaardvark and Elena of Avalor. [Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic]
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15. Who plays Tara in Scream?
Jenna Ortega plays Tara Carpenter in the 2022 Scream reboot. Fans have praised Tara's standout performance in the film. Scream is the fifth movie in the iconic franchise and Jenna will reprise her role in Scream 6 in 2023. [Paramount Pictures]
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16. What movies has Jenna Ortega been in?
As well as Scream, Jenna Ortega has starred in films like Iron Man 3, The Babysitter: Killer Queen and The Fallout. Jenna also received critical acclaim for her performance as Lorraine in the A24 horror film X in 2022. Britanny Snow and Kid Cudi also star in the movie. [RON STUDIOS / Album / Alamy Stock Photo]
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17. Can Jenna Ortega sing?
While Jenna Ortega may be an iconic Disney Channel actress, she is not a singer by trade. When asked by Wired if she can sing, Jenna said: "Poorly. I've sang for jobs before in the past and I'm happy to but I would never want to make a career out of it. I would love to be a musical composer." [@jennaortega via Instagram]
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18. Who is Jenna Ortega dating?
Jenna Ortega currently appears to be single. However, she could be dating someone in private. [@jennaortega via Instagram]
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19. Is Jenna Ortega related to Kenny Ortega?
No. Despite the shared surname, Jenna Ortega is not the daughter of High School Musical director Kenny Ortega. Speaking to Wired, Jenna said: "I would love to be related to him. [When I met him] I think we were making jokes about him possibly being a cousin or an uncle. But I only met him once, so I feel a little weird calling a stranger an uncle." [@jennaortega via Instagram]
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20. What is Jenna Ortega's net worth?
Jenna Ortega reportedly has a net worth of roughly $3 million. This is likely due to her high-profile work on Disney Channel and Netflix shows as well as film roles. [@jennaortga via Instagram]
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21. Is Jenna Ortega on Instagram and Twitter?
You can follow Jenna Ortega on Instagram and Twitter via @jennaortega. Speaking to InStyle in 2021, Jenna said: "I delete Instagram from my phone probably twice a week. I try to stay away from it as much as possible." [via Instagram/Jenna Ortega]
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22. Does Jenna Ortega have TikTok?
Yes. You can follow Jenna Ortega via @jenna0rtega on the platform. She has over 8.3 million followers and often shares hilarious videos. [@jenna0rtega via TikTok]
